Springfield Middle School

📚☀️ Summer is here, but learning doesn't take a vacation!

📗 Continue reading during the summer to retain knowledge and avoid the "summer slide."

📙 20 minutes of reading each day can make a significant difference.

📕Encourage your child to set aside time for their assigned reading and explore new books that spark their interest.

Let's keep the pages turning all summer long and start the new school year strong! 📖✨

Parents, please save the date for the orientation schedule in July! ☄️

Also, parents we need you!

Springfield Middle School is looking for parents, family members, and community supporters who are interested in helping us rebuild and strengthen our Parent-Teacher-Student Association (PTSA).

A strong PTSA helps create meaningful opportunities for families to be involved in school events, support our teachers and students, celebrate successes, and enhance the overall middle school experience for our Comets.

If you are interested in learning more about helping revitalize our PTSA, please complete the interest form here: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=TR3rjaTQBE2JrvcHbLqp-0v3sVqcSw9CrZ_sa2f80olUREJUVkwySjROUUlYNTNWM0ZKNjIxOU80ViQlQCNjPTEu&route=shorturl

💚 May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

At Comets, we believe every student’s mental health matters. Taking care of your mind is just as important as taking care of your body. We encourage our students, families, and staff to prioritize wellness, kindness, and self-care. 🌿✨

🧠 Mental Health Self-Care Tips for Students:
• Get plenty of sleep each night 😴
• Take breaks from screens and social media 📱
• Stay active and spend time outdoors ☀️
• Talk to someone you trust about your feelings 💬
• Practice positive self-talk and kindness ❤️
• Make time for hobbies and things that bring you joy 🎨🎶

📚 Helpful Mental Health Resources:
• School Counselors & Trusted Staff Members
• 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline
• National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Teen Resources
• KidsHealth Mental Health Resources for Teens

Remember: Asking for help is a sign of strength. You are valued, supported, and never alone. 💚

🎨✨ You’re Invited! ✨🎨

Join us as we celebrate the creativity, imagination, and hard work of our talented student artists with the Springfield Art Club Visual Art Exhibit in partnership with Cathedral Arts Project!

Come experience an afternoon filled with inspiring artwork, student expression, and community pride as our young artists showcase their amazing creations. 🖌️🖼️

📍 Alexander Brest Gallery at Jacksonville University at 12:30pm this Saturday May 16th!
🎨 Art Club Visual Art Exhibit
🤝 In collaboration with Cathedral Arts Project

Bring your family, friends, and school spirit as we support and celebrate the arts in our school community! ❤️💙




https://capkids.org/visual-arts-showcase-2026/

🍎✨ Celebrating Our Incredible Teachers! ✨🍎

This week, we proudly celebrated the heart of our school — our amazing teachers! Your dedication, patience, compassion, and commitment to student success do not go unnoticed. Thank you for inspiring minds, building confidence, and making a difference every single day. ❤️📚

A special THANK YOU to our wonderful staff, administration, and valued community partners for helping make Teacher Appreciation Week so meaningful and memorable.

Your generosity, encouragement, and acts of kindness truly showed our teachers how appreciated they are! 🌟
Together, we continue to create a school community filled with love, support, and excellence. 💙🍎

🏊‍♂️Our Swim Team is headed to the City Championship!

Congratulations to the 19 swimmers and 4 alternate swimmers who have earned a spot to represent SMS at the DCPS Middle School City Championship Swim Meet this Saturday, May 9, 2026!

All qualifying swimmers earned their place by competing at their team’s divisional swim meet.

We are proud of their hard work and dedication throughout the season.

Come out and cheer on the Springfield Swim team at the Cecil Field Aquatic Center at 9:00 AM.
Go Comets! Tickets sold at the door!

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Introducing Our NEWEST ROYAL COURT 💃✨

All aboard the Soul Train! 🚂 Get ready to groove as we proudly present our newly crowned Royal Court from this year’s Soul Train–themed pageant!

These kings and queens brought the funk, the flair, and the confidence to the stage—showcasing style, poise, and unforgettable energy inspired by the golden era of soul. 🎶✨

👑 Your 2026-2027 Royal Court 👑
✨️ Mr.& Miss Springfield✨️
Christopher B. & Giara P.

✨️1st Runner up: Willie H. & Brooklyn A.
✨️ 2nd Runner up: Xavier W. & Brianna R.

From dazzling performances to great personalities, each member of this court truly embodied the spirit of Soul Train & excellence. 🌟

Let’s give them a big round of applause as they step into their reign and represent our school with pride and soul! 👏🏾🔥

Comet Spotlight 🌟

We are incredibly proud to celebrate one of our outstanding 6th grade students for representing our school and district at the State-Level National History Day Fair in Tallahassee! 🏛️📚

Through dedication, creativity, and a passion for history, this student brought the past to life with an exceptional documentary project that stood out among the best in the state.

This achievement reflects not only academic excellence, but a commitment to learning beyond the classroom.

Join us in congratulating this amazing scholar for making our school and district proud! 🎉👏

☄️ Hello Comet Family! We hope everyone has enjoyed a restful winter break. As a reminder, tomorrow and Tuesday are planning days for teachers and staff. We look forward to welcoming students back to campus on Wednesday, January 7th!